There is more widespread fear of "1984" scenarios (abuse by controlling authorities) and a bizarre tendency to give up personal automomy and be lulled into comp

There is more widespread fear of "1984" scenarios (abuse by controlling authorities) and a bizarre tendency to give up personal automomy and be lulled into complacency ("Brave New World"). Modern America's seems to gravitate towards promoting the two opposite poles: Big government and big business on the one hand, increased personal freedom and reduced constraint on the other. See this even on the interweb where major players get established (Apple/Google) and subsequently targeted for their oppressiveness.